Speech Language Pathologist 26-27 School Year ASAP Start

Soliant; Oak Forest (IL); On-site; USD 105,561,000 - 175,936,000; Full time

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Healthcare benefits

Housing

Meals/incidentals

Job summary

Soliant is seeking a dedicated Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP) to join a specialized educational program in Oak Forest, IL. The role supports Pre-K through 12th grade students with significant communication needs in a language-rich setting.

The ideal candidate will hold a Master’s degree in Speech-Language Pathology, IL licensure/certification, and preferably ASHA CCC-SLP. School-based experience and strong collaborative skills are highly valued.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Speech-Language Pathology required.
• Illinois SLP licensure/certification required.
• ASHA CCC-SLP certification preferred.
• Experience in a school-based setting preferred.
• Strong communication, collaboration, and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide speech-language therapy to Pre-K–12th grade students.
• Evaluate communication skills and develop treatment goals.
• Implement individualized therapy plans.
• Support AAC and other communication supports.
• Collaborate with teachers and special education teams.
• Participate in IEP meetings and progress monitoring.
• Coordinate with families and multidisciplinary teams.

Skills

Communication

Collaboration

Organization

AAC

Education

Master's degree in Speech-Language Pathology

ASHA CCC-SLP certification

Job description

Position Overview

We are seeking a dedicated Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP) to join a specialized educational program serving students in Pre-K through 12th grade in the Oak Forest, IL area. The program provides a language-rich learning environment designed to support students with significant communication needs and other complex learning and developmental needs.

We are seeking a dedicated Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP) to join a specialized educational program serving students in Pre-K through 12th grade in the Oak Forest, IL area. The program provides a language-rich learning environment designed to support students with significant communication needs and other complex learning and developmental needs.

Program Highlights

• A language-rich learning environment focused on developing meaningful communication skills.
• Services for students with significant communication disorders and/or autism.
• Support for students who may have emotional regulation needs.
• A functional academic curriculum incorporating the Common Core Essential Elements.
• Assessment through the state's alternate assessment for eligible students.
• Support for high school students working toward a certificate of completion rather than a traditional diploma.
• Programming that prepares eligible students for post-12th-grade transition services and increased independence.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide speech and language therapy to students across Pre-K–12th grade.
• Evaluate students' communication skills and develop appropriate treatment goals.
• Implement individualized therapy plans based on students' educational and communication needs.
• Support receptive, expressive, pragmatic, and functional communication skills.
• Collaborate with classroom teachers and special education teams to integrate communication goals into the academic environment.
• Support students who use AAC (augmentative and alternative communication) and other communication supports, as appropriate.
• Help students develop functional communication skills for academic, social, behavioral, and transition-related settings.
• Participate in IEP meetings, evaluations, progress monitoring and documentation.
• Collaborate with families and multidisciplinary team members to promote consistency across settings.
• Provide strategies and consultation to staff to support students' communication and emotional regulation needs.
• Help prepare students for increased independence and post-secondary transition opportunities.

Ideal Candidate

The ideal SLP is compassionate, collaborative, and comfortable working with students who have complex communication and developmental needs. Experience working with autism, significant communication disorders, AAC, and special education populations is highly valued.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Speech-Language Pathology.
• Appropriate Illinois SLP licensure/certification.
• ASHA certification (CCC-SLP) preferred.
• Experience in a school-based setting preferred.
• Strong communication, collaboration, and organizational skills.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary special education team.

Tanya Diaz-Gonzalez

770-758-2481

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Compensation for this position ranges from $41.40 to $61.40. Eligible candidates may also receive healthcare benefits, housing, and meals/incidentals. Full details of our healthcare benefits plan can be found here. This posting is open for 60 days after the posting date.

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